# Advanced Practitioner Sonographer > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/advanced-practitioner-sonographer/fca7b890-863e-40fc-8e9e-a876f751c12f - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/advanced-practitioner-sonographer/fca7b890-863e-40fc-8e9e-a876f751c12f.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** York - **Region:** North East and Yorkshire - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Radiographer - **Grade:** Band 7 - **Salary:** £49,387 - £56,515 per annum/pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-07-05T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-05T14:31:08.330Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/North_Yorkshire/York/York_Scarborough_Teaching_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Ultrasound_Radiology/Ultrasound_Radiology-v8008920 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8008920?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Come and build your career in one of the UK’s most historic and vibrant cities, surrounded by the stunning landscapes of North Yorkshire. At York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals, you’ll find more than just a job — you’ll join a welcoming, ambitious, and genuinely supportive Ultrasound team within a large and evolving diagnostic service at the heart of a busy teaching hospital. This is an exciting time to join our department, as demand for ultrasound continues to grow and diagnostic services expand. We are investing in both our people and our services, creating excellent opportunities for professional development, specialist training, and career progression. Our Ultrasound Department is recognised across the region for its positive and supportive culture. We are proud to foster an environment where every member of the team feels valued, encouraged, and empowered to thrive. Whether you are looking to broaden your clinical expertise, develop advanced practice skills, pursue educational interests, or simply work within a team that genuinely supports one another, York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals offers an exceptional place to grow your career. We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated sonographer with excellent communication skills, a collaborative approach, and a passion for delivering outstanding patient-centred care. In return, we offer a varied and rewarding role within a department that prioritises wellbeing, teamwork, innovation, and continuous development. ### Main duties of the job The successful candidate will join a skilled and supportive Ultrasound team, delivering a high-quality, patient-focused service across York Hospital and satellite sites. You will undertake a varied caseload of inpatient, outpatient, and emergency examinations, working closely with sonographers, radiologists, clinicians, and the wider multidisciplinary team. The role can be tailored to support development in specialist areas based on experience and interests. As part of ongoing service expansion, opportunities include: - Interventional ultrasound - Vascular ultrasound (with training) - Advanced clinical practice (Band 8a) - Clinical education and mentorship - Developing specialist services We are committed to professional development through training, mentorship, and clear career pathways, encouraging innovation and service improvement. About Us The Ultrasound Department at York Hospital is known for excellent patient care and strong team support. We are a friendly, inclusive department where staff feel valued and respected, with a focus on wellbeing, flexibility, and teamwork. Many staff build long-term careers here, reflecting our strong sense of community and professional satisfaction. You will join a forward-thinking service within a teaching hospital, while benefiting from the quality of life in York and North Yorkshire. If you are looking for a supportive place to grow your career, we would love to hear from y ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities A full description of the role is available in the attachment. Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity. Working for the Trust Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence. Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities.  We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds.  If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: \[email protected\]. As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment.  It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can.  We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have. Armed Forces Friendly Employer We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers.  This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment. ## Job Details Come and build your career in one of the UK’s most historic and vibrant cities, surrounded by the stunning landscapes of North Yorkshire. At York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals, you’ll find more than just a job — you’ll join a welcoming, ambitious, and genuinely supportive Ultrasound team within a large and evolving diagnostic service at the heart of a busy teaching hospital. This is an exciting time to join our department, as demand for ultrasound continues to grow and diagnostic services expand. We are investing in both our people and our services, creating excellent opportunities for professional development, specialist training, and career progression. Our Ultrasound Department is recognised across the region for its positive and supportive culture. We are proud to foster an environment where every member of the team feels valued, encouraged, and empowered to thrive. Whether you are looking to broaden your clinical expertise, develop advanced practice skills, pursue educational interests, or simply work within a team that genuinely supports one another, York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals offers an exceptional place to grow your career. We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated sonographer with excellent communication skills, a collaborative approach, and a passion for delivering outstanding patient-centred care. In return, we offer a varied and rewarding role within a department that prioritises wellbeing, teamwork, innovation, and continuous development. ## Job Description The successful candidate will join a skilled and supportive Ultrasound team, delivering a high-quality, patient-focused service across York Hospital and satellite sites. You will undertake a varied caseload of inpatient, outpatient, and emergency examinations, working closely with sonographers, radiologists, clinicians, and the wider multidisciplinary team. The role can be tailored to support development in specialist areas based on experience and interests. As part of ongoing service expansion, opportunities include: Interventional ultrasound Vascular ultrasound (with training) Advanced clinical practice (Band 8a) Clinical education and mentorship Developing specialist services We are committed to professional development through training, mentorship, and clear career pathways, encouraging innovation and service improvement. About Us The Ultrasound Department at York Hospital is known for excellent patient care and strong team support. We are a friendly, inclusive department where staff feel valued and respected, with a focus on wellbeing, flexibility, and teamwork. Many staff build long-term careers here, reflecting our strong sense of community and professional satisfaction. You will join a forward-thinking service within a teaching hospital, while benefiting from the quality of life in York and North Yorkshire. If you are looking for a supportive place to grow your career, we would love to hear from y ## Responsibilities A full description of the role is available in the attachment. Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity. Working for the Trust Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence. Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: \[email protected\]. As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have. Armed Forces Friendly Employer We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment. ## Person Specification ### Essential **Essential** - - PgDip/MSc accredited qualification in medical ultrasound - - Registration with the Health Professions Council/Register Clinical Technologists - - Relevant post qualification clinical experience in General Abdominal, Obstetrics, Gynaecological, - - Evidence of continuous professional development **Desirable** - - Experience in small part scanning, paediatrics, and vascular. - - Masters level postgraduate course relevant to specialist area of employment ## Documents - [guidance for applicants (pdf, 798.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=927) - [relocation offer information (pdf, 134.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2746) - [trust strategy 2025-2030 towards excellence (pdf, 4.4mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=925) - [advanced practitioner sonographer job description (pdf, 400.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10334143) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.